1. Update from the “Study on identifying the drivers of successful implementation of the Birds and Habitats Directives”
Project coordinator:
Sandra Naumann
Project partner:
Ecologic Institute
Many thanks for the opportunity to present the results from a very recent study we conducted for the H2020 Naturvation project (nature based urban innovation)

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Study objectives
Provide a compilation of all genuine improvements that MS have reported with regard to positive trends of individual habitat types or species (covered by the Nature Directives)
Identify the main success factors explaining these improvements ("drivers of success“)
Derive "lessons learnt" and recommendations for the Commission and for MS authorities, on
a) how to enhance the implementation of the Nature Directives as well as
b) improve future reporting and monitoring processes
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State of project
Where do we stand in the project?
2nd consultation phase with MS
Selection of case studies
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4. MS consultation process
1st MS consultation process: Validation of Genuine Improvements (GI). GI are any improvements that are real rather than due to improved data or knowledge, taxonomic change or use of different monitoring methods between the reporting periods. (Mid July until beginning of September 2017; 19 MS responded)
2nd MS consultation process: Provide information on drivers for Measure Driven Improvements (MDI): GI that have mainly occurred as a result of targeted environmental measures (any GI that have one or more listed conservation measures that are evaluated as ‘maintain’ or ‘enhance’). (Mid September until beginning of November 2017)
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5. MS consultation process
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6. Examples: Validated MDI cases – Habitats
Alpine rivers and their ligneous vegetation with Salix elaeagnos
(Continental-CZ)
Alluvial forests with Alnus glutinosa and Fraxinus excelsior
(Atlantic-IE)
Water courses of plain to montane levels with the Ranunculion fluitantis and Callitricho-Batrachion vegetation
(Atlantic-DE)
Semi-natural dry grasslands and scrubland facies on calcareous substrates
(Continental-PL)
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7. Examples: Validated MDI cases – Species
Lutra lutra (Eurasian otter )
(Atlantic/Continental-DE)
Caretta caretta (loggerhead sea turtle)
(Marine Mediterranean -CY)
Dianthus diutinus (plant in sand steppes and calcareous sand)
(Pannonian-HU)
Myosotis rehsteineri (DE: Bodensee- VergiSSmeinnicht)
(ALPINE-AT)
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8. Examples: Validated MDI cases – Birds
Neophron percnopterus (Egyptian vulture)
(FR)
Haliaeetus albicilla (white-tailed eagle)
(FI, LV, DE, PL, AT)
Ciconia nigra (black stork)
(HU, DE)
Platalea leucorodia leucorodia (Eurasian spoonbill)
(FR)
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9. Selection criteria for case studies
Represent a broad range of Member States, biogeographic regions, habitat and species groups, etc
Species and habitats that are validated MDI and also have Article 12/17 data on measures that indicate their impact is high and have led to an enhancement
The actions taken were targeted primarily to habitats and species that are the focus of the Nature Directives, or Annex 1 species for birds
There is sufficient information available to complete the majority of the sections in the case study
The case and actions taken provide generic lessons that are applicable to other situations and habitats and species
The actions taken followed general principles of good practice and did not lead to unforeseen negative impacts such as on the environment or socio economic impacts on local communities
The actions taken were efficient as well as effective and did not lead to disproportionate costs or burdens on administrations or other stakeholders
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10. Use of (MS and other) data
Support the analysis of the success factors and drivers of the measure-driven improvements across Europe
Inform the selection of 75 in-depth case studies – Suggestions from MS are welcome!
Derive lessons learnt and recommendations on how to enhance the implementation of the Nature Directives and improve future reporting and monitoring processes
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Outlook
Results from 2nd MS consultation process available - Mid Nov
Conducting case studies – late Oct to end of Jan 2018
Analysis of cases and data – Nov to Feb 2018
Final report available – June 2018
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Open questions?
Sandra Naumann
Ecologic Institut, Pfalzburger Str , D Berlin
sandra.naumann{at}ecologic{dot}eu
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